US Bridges

HWY Beach ST over TR Blue Line

Good

Suffolk County, Massachusetts · At Intersect Kimball Ave · Structure no. R050034U8MBTNBI

Built
1938
87 years old, rebuilt 2000
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
37 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
8,900
1997 count
Owner
State
Other State Agency

About this bridge

HWY Beach ST over TR Blue Line is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying HWY Beach ST over TR Blue Line in Suffolk County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1938 and reconstructed in 2000, so it is 87 years old, older than the Massachusetts average of 63.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 8,900 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,056 by 2030. The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long and 52 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesHWY Beach ST
CrossesTR Blue Line
LocationAt Intersect Kimball Ave
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates42.40853, -70.99262
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating51.8 US tons
Inventory rating30.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length37 ft (11.3 m)
Longest span33 ft (10.1 m)
Deck width52 ft (15.8 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,900 (1997)
Projected traffic14,056 by 2030
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerOther State Agency
Maintained byOther State Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$1.9 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was HWY Beach ST over TR Blue Line built?

It was built in 1938, making it 87 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2000.

What condition is HWY Beach ST over TR Blue Line in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in March 2023.

How much traffic does HWY Beach ST over TR Blue Line carry?

About 8,900 vehicles per day (1997 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is HWY Beach ST over TR Blue Line?

The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10.1 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.

Who owns HWY Beach ST over TR Blue Line?

It is owned by the Other State Agency.